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WN62 VWA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

244,958 mi
Last recorded244,958 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 VWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 244,958 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 244,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 234,896 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 234,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 223,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 221,145 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Sep 2019 221,145 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 213,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 187,584 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil springs corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Oct 2017 187,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil springs corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 147,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 118,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in n/s/r tyre no cords

cuts in o/s/r tyre no cords

n/s/f tyre slight ware inner edge

o/s/f tyre slight ware inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 10 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WN62 VWA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN62 VWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WN62 VWA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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